Check Engine light

Tiny
JASEASHBY
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  • 2008 MITSUBISHI TRITON
  • 160,000 MILES
Hi engine light came on at 150000 km. L do oil changes myself and t-belt ect. Disconnected battery for 1 hour and it reset it self and never came back on. Till now at 160000 km came back on. On a dirt bumpy track disconnected battery for 1 hour and it reset it self but have done another 400km and come back on?
Friday, June 21st, 2013 AT 3:12 AM

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Tiny
HMAC300
  • MECHANIC
  • 48,601 POSTS
Hello,

It sounds like you have an oxygen sensor heater that is out which is common but to be sure here sia guide to follow to get the codes and a step by step guide on how to replace the oxygen sensors.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-oxygen-sensor

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
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Friday, June 21st, 2013 AT 7:00 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for this post I had a coolant temperature sensor go out had to get a new one for $65.00. I love this site.
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Monday, February 11th, 2019 AT 3:48 PM

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